The Virtue of Playfulness

This book argues that in order for people to live well, they must develop a virtue of playfulness. Inspired by Aristotle, the book draws on work from philosophy, classics, history, biology, psychology and media studies to understand the place of play and playfulness in a good life.

boomer trujillo is assistant professor at the University of Louisville, USA. His thought is captured in articles like "The Friends of Sisyphus," "Stoicism Sucks," "The Benefits of Being a Suicidal Curmudgeon," and "Friendship for the Flawed."

Introduction: Playfulness, Seriously 1. Aristotle on Play as Medicine 2. Aristotle on Being Happy, Virtuous, and (Maybe) Playful 3. Harmonizing the Cacophony of Claims about Play 4. The Virtue of Playfulness Conclusion: Happy People Play, Playful People Live